Reviews of interest

Patricia Wells (2015) “Le Pantruche, with its 1930s patina – large oak bar, mirrors that make a small place grand, warming chestnut-toned banquettes and simple oak chairs -– is the sort of place everyone wants to have within walking distance of home… I’ll be back to try once again his signature oyster tartare set in a brilliant green cream of lettuce soup (huître en tartare, crème de laitue). The raw, well-seasoned scoop of minced oysters bathes in the creamy soup, topped with a palate-opening dollop of nutmeg-scented cream, a soothing opener if ever there was one.”

A Good Forking (2013) “It is fair to say that Le Pantruche has become my new favourite bistro.”

John Talbott (2011) “The joue de boeuf… took a good deal of salt and pepper to bring up to edible – the wine in the sauce just had no heft… My friends all love the place, the service is terrific, the prices right and the setting superb, but I will not be back.”

Alexander Lobrano (2011) “The marine-whiff of salted cod was a terrific spark to the obvious pleasure of…a coddled egg on creamed baby leeks, what’s not to like?–and my foie gras was topped with that lemon-yellow layer of fat (normally proof that it really is not only fresh but homemade), exquisitely well cooked and seasoned.”

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Le Pantruche is as they say in France “correct”.
We had reserved a table and was given one in a very stuffed and elbow rubbing part of the almost full and noisy restaurant.
We sat a while and looked at the menu. I spotted a free table outside and asked if we could have that
instead – happily we could.
It was nice to be outside on this very warm night. Here we could speak to each other and the temperature was lower.
We had the 3 course Prix fixe menu and a bottle of cold rosé + water.
None of our savoury dishes was more than average. All was ok – but nothing more – and all a little
bland tasting. No really surprises or daring contrasts.
The dessert was a little better – we had the famed Grand Marnier souffle – it was nice and fluffy
but again the taste a bit bland – I could hardly taste the Grand Marnier.
The price was just below 100 € and the place is popular – but maybe a bit overrated?
Great helpful waiters and fine service.
If I happen to pass by one day at lunch I may try it again.